Sudan
- Boundary Delimitation
- Direct Democracy
- Electoral Management
- Electoral Systems
- Legislative Framework
- Media and Elections
- Parties and Candidates
- Vote Counting
- Voter Education
- Voting Operations
- Voter Registration
Boundary Delimitation
BD01 Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
a. Yes
Comments: Seventy-five percent of the National Assembly members are directly elected from geographical constituencies that proportionately represent the geographical situation of country's population. The boundaries of the state shall be those existing on the day the Constitution comes into force, boundaries between states may be amended by law passed by the National Assembly and signed by the President of the Republic after hearing the views of the respective Governor or State Assembly.
Source: Constitution, part 4, chapter 2, article 67 and part 6, chapter 1, article 109. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:45:52 UTC
BD02 The authority responsible for final approval of the constituency boundaries is:
c. The Electoral Management Body
Source: General Elections Law (No. 15 1998), chapter 4, article 12. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:46:34 UTC
BD03 On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
a. "Equality" of population
Comments: The Commission delineates the boundaries on the condition that the number of people encompassed in one constituency must not be in excess of or less than 20% of the median standard. The median standard represents the total population of the Sudanese Republic or province or locality divided by the number of members in the National Assembly or the Provincial or Local Assemblies who were elected directly respectively.
Source: General Elections Law (No. 15 1998), chapter 4, article 12. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:47:30 UTC
BD04 If population is a criterion, which population figure is used?
a. Total population
Comments: The median standard represents the total population of the Sudanese Republic or province or locality divided by the number of members in the National Assembly or the Provincial or Local Assemblies who were elected directly respectively.
Source: General Elections Law (No. 15 1998), chapter 4, article 12. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:48:27 UTC
BD05 The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
d. Electoral management body
Source: General Elections Law ( No.15 1998), chapter 4, article 12. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:48:51 UTC
BD06 What statistical or other reasons trigger the redrawing of electoral constituency boundaries?
a. Changes in number of total population
d. Changes in distribution of total population
Comments: The Commission delineates the boundaries for direct elections on the condition that the number of people encompassed in one constituency must not be in excess of or less than 20% of the median standard. The median standard represents the total population of the Sudanese Republic or province or locality divided by the number of members in the National Assembly or the Provincial or Local Assemblies who were elected directly respectively.
Source: General Elections Law ( No. 15,1998), chapter 4, article 12. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:49:23 UTC
Direct Democracy
DD01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: Riva Matar
b. Job Title: Researcher
c. Organisation: ANND
d. Contact Address. Ashrafieh Beirut - Lebanon
e. Telephone: 03/ 48 47 78
g. Email: rivamatar@hotmail.com
Last updated: 2005-05-02 22:16:54 UTC
DD02 Which forms of direct democracy, if any, are currently possible at the national level?
Please check the glossary for the definition of the following terms:
a. Mandatory referendum
b. Optional referendum
Source: Article 66 and 128, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-02 22:17:52 UTC
DD03 What is the legal basis for mandatory referendums at the national level?
a. Constitutional
Source: Article 66 and 128, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-02 22:18:31 UTC
DD04 What is the legal basis for optional referendums at the national level?
a. Constitutional
Source: Article 66 and 128, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-02 22:19:04 UTC
DD05 What is the legal basis for citizens' initiatives at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Source: Article 66 and 128, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-02 22:19:22 UTC
DD06 What is the legal basis for agenda initiatives at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Source: Article 66 and 128, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-02 22:19:39 UTC
DD07 What is the legal basis for recalls at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Source: Article 66 and 128, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-02 22:19:56 UTC
DD08 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for mandatory referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
a. Constitutional
Source: Article 66 and 128, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-02 22:20:28 UTC
DD09 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for optional referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
a. Constitutional
Source: Article 66 and 128, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-02 22:20:52 UTC
DD10 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for citizens' initiatives at the national level?
Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
e. Not applicable
Source: Article 66 and 128, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-02 22:21:10 UTC
DD100 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an agenda initiative?
f. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:50:41 UTC
DD101 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a recall?
f. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:51:01 UTC
DD102 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a referendum?
d. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:51:21 UTC
DD103 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a citizens' initiative?
d. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:51:37 UTC
DD104 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a recall?
d. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:51:58 UTC
DD105 Who is responsible for checking the signatures?
e. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:52:20 UTC
DD106 Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a referendum?
a. Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:02:04 UTC
DD107 Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in an initiative?
g. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:03:31 UTC
DD108 Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a recall?
g. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:03:45 UTC
DD109 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a referendum?
h. None
Source: Article 128, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:04:36 UTC
DD11 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for agenda initiatives at the national level?
Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
e. Not applicable
Source: Article 66 and 128, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-02 22:21:28 UTC
DD110 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for an initiative?
i. Not applicable
Source: Article 128, Constitution
Last updated: 2007-01-08 08:11:14 UTC
DD111 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a recall?
i. Not applicable
Source: Article 128, Constitution
Last updated: 2007-01-08 08:11:14 UTC
DD112 Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a referendum?
g. None
Source: Article 128, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:07:03 UTC
DD113 Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in an initiative?
h. Not applicable
Source: Article 128, Constitution
Last updated: 2007-01-08 08:11:14 UTC
DD114 Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a recall?
h. Not applicable
Source: Article 128, Constitution
Last updated: 2007-01-08 08:11:14 UTC
DD115 What is the period during which these controls apply for a referendum?
c. Not applicable
Source: Article 128, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:08:24 UTC
DD116 What is the period during which these controls apply for an initiative?
c. Not applicable
Source: Article128, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:09:28 UTC
DD117 What is the period during which these controls apply for a recall?
c. Not applicable
Source: Article128, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:09:43 UTC
DD118 Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a referendum? Specify in the “Comments” section below.
d. No campaign organisations
Source: Article 66 and 128, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:10:09 UTC
DD119 Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for an initiative? Specify in the “Comments” section below.
f. Not applicable
Source: Article 66 and 128, Constitution
Last updated: 2007-01-08 08:11:14 UTC
DD12 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for recalls at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
e. Not applicable
Source: Article 66 and 128, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-02 22:21:54 UTC
DD120 Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a recall? Specify in the “Comments” section below.
f. Not applicable
Source: Article 66 and 128, Constitution
Last updated: 2007-01-08 08:11:14 UTC
DD121 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a referendum?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
f. None
Source: Article 66 and 128, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:11:15 UTC
DD122 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for an initiative?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
g. Not applicable
Source: Article 66 and 128, Constitution
Last updated: 2007-01-08 08:11:14 UTC
DD123 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a recall?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
g. Not applicable
Source: Article 66 and 128, Constitution
Last updated: 2007-01-08 08:11:14 UTC
DD124 If free media access is provided, what are the criteria for allocating broadcast time / printing space?
a. NA
Source: Article 66 and 128, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:12:14 UTC
DD126 What restrictions or controls, if any, are there on media coverage of the campaign and/or issue during the relevant period?
a. N
Source: Article 66 and 128, Constitution
Last updated: 2007-01-08 08:11:14 UTC
DD127 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign for a recall?
e. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:45:28 UTC
DD13 When were direct democracy mechanisms first introduced into the legal framework at the national level?
Date (yyyy)
a. Mandatory referendum 1998
b. Optional referendum 1998
Source: Article 66 and 128, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-02 22:22:33 UTC
DD14 When was an administrative framework for direct democracy mechanisms first introduced at the national level? Date (yyyy)
a. Mandatory referendum 1998
b. Optional referendum 1998
Source: Article 66 and 128, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-02 22:23:01 UTC
DD15 Who is responsible for managing the administration of direct democracy mechanisms at the national level?
b. Independent electoral commission
Source: Article 66 and 128, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-02 22:23:25 UTC
DD16 Does this agency/department also manage the administration of national elections?
a. Yes
Source: Article 66 and 128, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-02 22:23:44 UTC
DD17 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Source: Article 66 and 128, Constitution and Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-02 22:24:15 UTC
DD18 Are optional referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Source: Article 66 and 128, Constitution and Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-02 22:24:45 UTC
DD19 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Article 66 and 128, Constitution and Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-02 22:25:08 UTC
DD20 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Article 66 and 128, Constitution and Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-02 22:25:51 UTC
DD21 Are recalls currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Article 66 and 128, Constitution and Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-02 22:26:23 UTC
DD22 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Source: Article 66 and 128, Constitution and Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-02 22:26:58 UTC
DD23 Are optional referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Source: Article 66 and 128, Constitution and Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-02 22:27:18 UTC
DD24 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Article 66 and 128, Constitution and Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-02 22:27:34 UTC
DD25 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Article 66 and 128, Constitution and Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-02 22:27:52 UTC
DD26 Are recalls currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Article 66 and 128, Constitution and Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-02 22:28:29 UTC
DD32 Who is responsible for drafting the mandatory referendum question?
d. Legislature
Source: Article 66 and 128, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:15:15 UTC
DD33 Who is responsible for drafting the optional referendum question?
d. Legislature
Source: Article 66 and 128, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:15:36 UTC
DD36 Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for mandatory referendums?
c. President
Source: Article 128, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:18:08 UTC
DD37 Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for optional referendums?
c. President
Source: Article 128, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:18:25 UTC
DD38 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a mandatory referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
b. Approval quorum X
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:18:58 UTC
DD39 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a optional referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
b. Approval quorum X
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:19:18 UTC
DD40 What are the requirements for mandatory referendums to pass?
a. Simple majority (>50%)
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:19:40 UTC
DD41 What are the requirements for optional referendums to pass?
a. Simple majority (>50%)
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:20:04 UTC
DD43 When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
c. Never
Comments: The President has the final decision
Source: Article 66 and 128, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:21:18 UTC
DD44 When is the outcome of an optional referendum binding?
c. Never
Comments: The President has the final decision
Source: Article 66 and 128, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:21:54 UTC
DD45 Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the citizens' initiative process at the national level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:22:21 UTC
DD46 Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the agenda initiative process at the national level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:22:48 UTC
DD49 Who may propose the registration of a citizens' initiative?
Please specify in the “Comments” section below.
d. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:24:02 UTC
DD50 Who may propose the registration of an agenda initiative?
Please specify in the “Comments” section below.
d. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:24:29 UTC
DD51 What material is necessary to accompany an application for registration?
e. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:24:48 UTC
DD52 Who determines the title of a citizens' initiative?
f. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:25:24 UTC
DD53 Who determines the title of an agenda initiative?
f. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:25:45 UTC
DD54 Which, if any, of the following disqualify a proposed title of an initiative?
h. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:26:10 UTC
DD55 Which services are provided by the agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms before an initiative can be published?
e. None
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:26:35 UTC
DD56 Under what circumstances is an initiative checked for constitutionality or legality?
d. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:26:55 UTC
DD58 If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, when does this happen?
f. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:27:47 UTC
DD59 Which institutions, if any, are given an opportunity to propose an alternative to proposals contained in a citizens’ initiative?
g. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:28:12 UTC
DD61 What happens when there is a valid alternative proposal?
e. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:29:45 UTC
DD62 When an initiative proposal and an alternative proposal are put to the vote on the same day, what choices does the voter have?
f. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:30:06 UTC
DD63 Who decides the final ballot text?
f. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:35:13 UTC
DD64 Once an initiative is qualified for the ballot, the vote on it takes place:
d. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:35:48 UTC
DD65 Which of the following individuals/positions may be subject to the recall mechanism?
k. Not applicable
Comments: Only the President appoints and dismisses
Source: Article 43 and 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:36:25 UTC
DD67 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to the time period in which an individual/position can be recalled?
a. NA
Source: Article 43 and 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:37:35 UTC
DD68 If a recall qualifies for the ballot, when is it put to the vote?
d. Not applicable
Source: Article 43 and 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:37:56 UTC
DD69 When does the election to replace an individual who has been recalled take place?
c. Not applicable
Source: Article 43 and 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:38:23 UTC
DD70 If a separate ballot to replace an individual who has been recalled takes place, how soon after the recall ballot is it held?
a. NA
Source: Article 43 and 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:38:43 UTC
DD71 Can an individual who is the subject of a recall stand on the ballot for his/her own replacement?
c. Not applicable
Source: Article 43 and 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:39:00 UTC
DD72 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
e. Not applicable X
Comments: no signatures are needed, only yes or no ballots
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:39:39 UTC
DD73 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
e. Not applicable X
Comments: no signatures are needed, only yes or no ballots
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:40:16 UTC
DD74 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a citizens' initiative?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
e. Not applicable X
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2007-01-08 08:11:14 UTC
DD75 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for an agenda initiative?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
e. Not applicable X
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2007-01-08 08:11:14 UTC
DD76 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional) has been published?
c. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:41:57 UTC
DD77 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for a rejective referendum (optional) has been published?
c. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:42:12 UTC
DD78 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for a citizens' initiative has been published?
c. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:42:29 UTC
DD79 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an agenda initiative has been published?
c. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:42:47 UTC
DD80 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
e. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:43:15 UTC
DD81 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
e. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:43:35 UTC
DD82 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
e. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:44:08 UTC
DD83 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an agenda initiative?
e. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:44:25 UTC
DD84 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a recall?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
e. Not applicable X
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:44:45 UTC
DD85 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for recall has been published?
c. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:45:02 UTC
DD86 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a recall?
e. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2007-01-08 08:11:14 UTC
DD87 Where can proposals for an abrogative referendum (optional) be signed?
g. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:45:56 UTC
DD88 Where can proposals for a rejective referendum (optional) be signed?
g. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:46:13 UTC
DD89 Where can proposals for a citizens' initiative be signed?
g. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:46:29 UTC
DD90 Where can proposals for an agenda initiative be signed?
g. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:46:46 UTC
DD91 Where can proposals for a recall be signed?
g. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:47:03 UTC
DD92 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
e. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:47:21 UTC
DD93 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
e. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:47:37 UTC
DD94 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
e. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:48:01 UTC
DD95 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an agenda initiative?
e. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:48:27 UTC
DD96 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a recall?
e. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:48:44 UTC
DD97 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
f. Not applicable
Source: Article 66, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 14:49:16 UTC
Electoral Management
EM01 Please provide the following contact information for the national electoral management body:
a. Name of Institution The General Election Commission.
b. Full Address People's Hall, OMDURMAN, Sudan, Postal Code: 14416
c. Telephone 00249/15/558537-557959-557918-557912
d. Facsimile 00249/15/560950
e. Email info@sudan-parliament.org
f. Website Address http://www.sudan-parliament.org/
i. Official language of the electoral law governing national elections Arabic
Source: http://www.sudan-parliament.org/
Last updated: 2004-07-23 13:18:13 UTC
EM02 Does this national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
Comments: Elections for the President, Provincial Magistrate, Members of the National Assembly and members of Provincial and Local Assemblies.
Source: General Elections Law (No. 15 1998), chapter 2, article 5 (c).
Last updated: 2004-07-23 13:20:56 UTC
EM03 The national electoral management body reports to:
e. Another organ within the national government
Comments: The Commission shall appoint Higher Councils for the Provinces to revise the registration process, or to carry out elections or referendums, or to carry out any procedure falling within the Commissions jurisdiction. Members of the Higher Councils shall be chosen for their neutrality, independence and honesty.
Source: General Elections Law (No.15 1998), chapter 1, article 6.
Last updated: 2004-07-23 13:22:27 UTC
EM04 The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
c. The legislature
Comments: The Council of Ministers shall present a draft budget to the National Assembly before the beginning of the financial year. The Commission shall have an independent budget prepared according to sound accountancy principles in order to carry out its tasks, and shall submit it to the President to endorse it within the national state budget. The Commissions funds shall be deposited in checking or savings accounts in the banks according to the banking regulations observed in the country. The Commission shall retain accurate and complete accounts, and it will also retain books and documents according to sound accountancy principles.
Source: Constitution, part 4, chapter 2, article 91. General Elections Law (No.15 1998), chapter 9, article 31.
Last updated: 2004-07-23 13:24:44 UTC
EM05 The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
c. The legislature
Comments: The National Assembly shall approve the legislative proposal containing the Public Budget by each chapter and schedule, and vote on the proposal as a whole.
Source: Constitution, part 4, chapter 2, article 91.
Last updated: 2004-07-23 13:26:03 UTC
EM06 The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
a. For the election period only
Comments: An independent commission shall be established and named the General Elections Commissions having a legal personality.
Source: General Elections Law (No. 15 1998), chapter 2, article 4.
Last updated: 2004-07-23 13:27:17 UTC
EM07 The national electoral management body chairperson, or equivalent, is chosen in the following way:
d. Presidential/ Prime Minister appointment
Comments: By a Presidential decree and the approval of the National Assembly. The Commission shall comprise of a president and two members. They shall be chosen for their merit, neutrality and honesty. The President shall arrange with stipends.
Source: General Elections Law (No.15 1998), chapter 2, article 4.
Last updated: 2004-07-23 13:29:42 UTC
EM09 What was the total number of registered voters or, where there was no voter roll, the estimated number of eligible voters?
a. Total number: approximately 8 million of the country's 12 million eligible voters
Comments: Approximately 8 million of the countrys 12 million eligible voters.
Source: http://www.muslimedia.com/archives/oaw01/sud-elect.htm
Last updated: 2004-07-23 13:30:27 UTC
Electoral Systems
ES01 How is the Head of State selected?
c. Directly elected in general elections (absolute majority with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments: The Republic of Sudan shall have a President elected by the people. The President shall be the candidate receiving the highest number of votes, but not less than fifty percent of the total number of votes cast. If no candidate receives the percentage of votes specified in paragraph 2 of this article, a run-off election shall be conducted between the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes.
Source: Constitution, part 3, chapter 1, articles 36 and 38. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-05 23:29:46 UTC
ES02 How is the Head of Government selected?
e. Appointed
Comments: Appointed by the President.
Source: Constitution, part 3, chapter 2, article 47. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-05 23:30:11 UTC
ES03 Does the country have a president?
a. Yes
Source: Constitution, part 3, chapter 1, article 36. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:22:15 UTC
ES04 The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
a. One chamber
Comments: The unicameral parliament is composed of the National Assembly (al-Majlis al-Watani).
Source: http://www.pogar.org/ Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:23:01 UTC
ES05 What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
a. Plurality (FPTP)
Comments: The National Assembly shall comprise of 360 deputy members elected according to the following: a) 270 deputies are elected from the constituencies. b) 90 deputies voted by special voting and indirect voting in the following manner: 35 female deputies elected by special voting from female voters. Each deputy represents one province, except for the most inhabited three provinces where each province is represented by three deputies, and the next more inhabited three provinces where each province is represented by two deputies. 26 deputies are elected by special voting from voters from the scientific section registered in each province, where each province is represented by one deputy, 29 deputies are elected by indirect voting from the professional section registered in the province in the following manner: - 11 deputies are elected by members of the Workers Union General National Conference; - 10 deputies elected by members of the Farmers Union General National Conference; - 3 deputies elected by members of the Employers Union General National Conference; - 5 deputies elected by members of the Shepherds Union General National Conference.
Source: Constitution, part 4, chapter 2, article 67. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:24:46 UTC
ES06 What is the electoral system for Chamber 2 of the national legislature?
k. The national legislature consists of one chamber only
Comments: The unicameral parliament is composed of the National Assembly (al-Majlis al-Watani).
Source: http://www.pogar.org/ Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:25:23 UTC
ES07 If List PR is used, is a highest average formula used?
h. Not applicable
Source: General Elections Law (No. 15, 1998). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:25:52 UTC
ES08 What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 1?
b. Specially delimited constituencies
Comments: 270 deputies are elected in the constituencies, 35 deputies are representatives of the women, 26 deputies are representatives of university graduates, 29 deputies are representatives of the trade unions.
Source: Constitution, part 4, chapter 2, article 67. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:30:32 UTC
ES09 What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 2?
d. Not applicable
Comments: The unicameral parliament is composed of the National Assembly (al-Majlis al-Watani).
Source: http://www.pogar.org/ Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:30:49 UTC
ES10 Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 1 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
a. Yes
Source: General Elections Law (Law No. 15, 1998), chapter 9. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:31:06 UTC
ES11 If special constituencies or seats are reserved in Chamber 1, specify which interest groups, and the proportion of total seats reserved for:
b. Women - proportion of total seats (%) 9.7%
d. Other- proportion of total seats (%) 7.2% and 8.1%
Comments: 1- 35 female deputies 2- 26 deputies elected by the scientific section 3- 29 deputies elected by the professional section in the following manner: - 11 deputies elected by members of the Workers Union - 10 deputies elected by members of the Farmers Union - 3 deputies elected by members of the Employers Union - 5 deputies elected by members of the Shepherds Union
Source: chapter 9 of the General Elections Law for the Year 1998 (Law No. 15 for the Year 1998). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:31:26 UTC
ES12 Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 2 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
c. The national legislature consists of one chamber only
Comments: The unicameral parliament is composed of the National Assembly (al-Majlis al-Watani).
Source: http://www.pogar.org/ Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:32:03 UTC
ES13 If special constituencies or seats are reserved in Chamber 2, specify which interest groups, and the proportion of total seats reserved:
e. Not applicable X
Comments: The unicameral parliament is composed of the National Assembly (al-Majlis al-Watani).
Source: http://www.pogar.org/ Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:32:33 UTC
ES14 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 1?
a. No minimum
Comments: The candidate wins by getting a simple majority of the votes. In the last two elections, political parties were not allowed to participate.
Source: http://www.pogar.org/ Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:33:23 UTC
ES15 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 2?
c. Not applicable
Comments: The unicameral parliament is composed of the National Assembly (al-Majlis al-Watani).
Source: http://www.pogar.org/ Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:34:11 UTC
ES16 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 1?
a. No minimum
Comments: The candidate wins by getting a simple majority of the votes.
Source: http://www.pogar.org/ Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:34:30 UTC
ES17 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 2?
c. Not applicable
Comments: The unicameral parliament is composed of the National Assembly (al-Majlis al-Watani).
Source: http://www.pogar.org/ Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:34:56 UTC
ES18 Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 1, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
a. At fixed intervals (specify length)
Comments: 4 years
Source: http://www.pogar.org Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:35:51 UTC
ES19 Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 2, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
e. Not applicable
Comments: The unicameral parliament is composed of the National Assembly (al-Majlis al-Watani).
Source: http://www.pogar.org/ Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:36:36 UTC
ES20 Regarding Chamber 1 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
b. Voting takes place over a period of 2 or more days
Comments: Voting in the 2000 elections was held over a period of 10 days, to allow the Sudanese nomad population to cast their votes.
Source: General Rules and Regulations of the Elections 1999, section 10, article 47 (4b). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:37:04 UTC
Legislative Framework
LF01 What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
b. Separate legislation
Comments: In accordance with the constitution of the Republic of Sudan for the year 1998, the National Council has passed and the President of the Republic has signed the General Elections Law (No. 15 1998).
Source: The General Elections Law (No. 15 1998). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-03-15 10:47:54 UTC
LF02 What is the date of the latest version of the national electoral law (including latest amendments)?
b. January 1990- December 1999
Source: General Elections Law (No. 15 1998). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:40:46 UTC
LF03 The national electoral law covers:
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
d. Referendums
Comments: Presidential elections, referendums, parliamentary elections and provincial elections.
Source: General Elections Law (No. 15,1998), chapter 6, 8, and 9. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:41:10 UTC
LF04 Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
a. Voting is voluntary
Source: Constitution, part 2, chapter 1, article 25. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:41:38 UTC
LF05 Are there provisions in the law which permit or require regional and/ or local election (s) to be held on the same day as national elections?
a. National elections are not held on the same day as regional or local elections
Source: http://www.ipu.org Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:42:33 UTC
LF06 Are there provisions in the law which permit or require presidential election (s) to be held on the same day as national legislative elections?
b. Presidential elections are held on the same day as national legislative elections
Source: http://www.ipu.org
Last updated: 2004-07-23 13:04:01 UTC
LF07 What are the agency(ies) responsible for first level of formal electoral disputes?
a. Judiciary
Comments: Candidates, parties, voters and other persons have the right to submit cases to the committee in the voting center and this sub-committee will submit these cases to the higher committee, which decides if the Special Electoral Tribunal need to be contacted.
Source: Law for Behavior in the Elections 1994, article 8. General Rules and Regulations for the Elections 1999, section 13, article 66. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:43:17 UTC
LF08 If the agency(ies) which settles formal disputes is/are specially appointed/elected; by whom?
c. Judiciary
Source: Law for Behavior in the Elections 1994, article 8. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:43:44 UTC
LF09 Who has the right to submit cases to the person or agency(ies)which settles formal disputes?
a. Candidates
b. Parties
c. Voters
Comments: Candidates, parties, voters and other persons have the right to submit cases to the committee in the voting center and this sub-committee will submit these cases to the higher committee, which decides if the Special Electoral Tribunal need to be contacted.
Source: Law for behavior in the Elections 1994, Article 8. General Rules and Regulations for the Elections 1999, section 13, article 66B. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:44:18 UTC
LF10 What body(ies) is the final appellate authority for formal electoral disputes?
e. Special Electoral Tribunal
Comments: The President of the Judiciary Affairs appoints the Special Electoral Tribunal.
Source: Law for Behavior in the Elections 1994, article 8. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:44:43 UTC
Media and Elections
ME01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: Riva Matar
b. Job Title: Researcher
c. Organisation: ANND
d. Contact Address: Ashrafieh Beirut - Lebanon
e. Telephone: 03/ 48 47 78
g. Email: rivamatar@hotmail.com
Last updated: 2005-05-08 20:14:51 UTC
ME02 Which of the following types of radio stations are present at a national level in your country?
b. Government owned
Comments: Radio and TV are both controlled directly by the government, and are required to reflect government policies. There are currently about nine daily papers available in Sudan, including the Arabic dailies dailies El-Rai Elaam, Al-Sudan Al-Hadith, Alwan Newspaper, Al-Shari Al-Seyasi, and El-Ingaz. A wide variety of both Arabic and English publications are also available, although they are all subject to censorship. In 1998, for instance, the pro-government Press and Publications Council imposed three-day closures of the private papers Al-Sharia al-Siyasi and Al-Rae al-Akher. The Arabic dailies El-Ayam and El-Sahafa, both established in the early 1950s, have also recently been banned. To ensure further vigilance, the National Council for Printing and Publication, a state-run media watchdog, has also been established.
Source: SUDAN PRESS OVERVIEW 2000. http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/sudan.htm http://www.tvradioworld.com/region3/sdn/
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME03 Which of the following types of television stations are present at a national level in your country?
b. Government owned
Comments: Radio and TV are both controlled directly by the government, and are required to reflect government policies. There are currently about nine daily papers available in Sudan, including the Arabic dailies dailies El-Rai Elaam, Al-Sudan Al-Hadith, Alwan Newspaper, Al-Shari Al-Seyasi, and El-Ingaz. A wide variety of both Arabic and English publications are also available, although they are all subject to censorship. In 1998, for instance, the pro-government Press and Publications Council imposed three-day closures of the private papers Al-Sharia al-Siyasi and Al-Rae al-Akher. The Arabic dailies El-Ayam and El-Sahafa, both established in the early 1950s, have also recently been banned. To ensure further vigilance, the National Council for Printing and Publication, a state-run media watchdog, has also been established.
Source: SUDAN PRESS OVERVIEW 2000. http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/sudan.htm http://www.tvradioworld.com/region3/sdn/
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME04 Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers are present at a national level in your country?
b. Government owned
c. Privately owned
Comments: Radio and TV are both controlled directly by the government, and are required to reflect government policies. There are currently about nine daily papers available in Sudan, including the Arabic dailies dailies El-Rai Elaam, Al-Sudan Al-Hadith, Alwan Newspaper, Al-Shari Al-Seyasi, and El-Ingaz. A wide variety of both Arabic and English publications are also available, although they are all subject to censorship. In 1998, for instance, the pro-government Press and Publications Council imposed three-day closures of the private papers Al-Sharia al-Siyasi and Al-Rae al-Akher. The Arabic dailies El-Ayam and El-Sahafa, both established in the early 1950s, have also recently been banned. To ensure further vigilance, the National Council for Printing and Publication, a state-run media watchdog, has also been established.
Source: SUDAN PRESS OVERVIEW 2000. http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/sudan.htm http://www.tvradioworld.com/region3/sdn/
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME05 Which of the following do you believe best describes the print media situation at the national level in your country?
a. Government newspaper holds a monopoly
Comments: There are currently about nine daily papers available in Sudan, including the Arabic dailies dailies El-Rai Elaam, Al-Sudan Al-Hadith, Alwan Newspaper, Al-Shari Al-Seyasi, and El-Ingaz. A wide variety of both Arabic and English publications are also available, although they are all subject to censorship. In 1998, for instance, the pro-government Press and Publications Council imposed three-day closures of the private papers Al-Sharia al-Siyasi and Al-Rae al-Akher. The Arabic dailies El-Ayam and El-Sahafa, both established in the early 1950s, have also recently been banned.
Source: SUDAN PRESS OVERVIEW 2000. http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/sudan.htm
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME06 What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of private radio stations?
d. Not applicable: no private radio stations exist
Source: http://www.tvradioworld.com/region3/sdn/ SUDAN PRESS OVERVIEW 2000. http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/sudan.htm
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME08 What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of private television stations?
d. Not applicable: no private television stations exist
Source: SUDAN PRESS OVERVIEW 2000. http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/sudan.htm http://www.tvradioworld.com/region3/sdn/
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME11 What laws, if any, guarantee freedom of access to public information for representatives of the media?
a. a
Comments: NA
Source: http://www.worldaudit.org/presstext.htm
Last updated: 2005-05-08 20:29:47 UTC
ME13 What are the laws, if any, which govern the operations of the public broadcaster?
Specify the date of the latest version (including latest amendments)
a. T
Source: http://www.worldaudit.org/presstext.htm
Last updated: 2006-04-11 22:58:48 UTC
ME14 What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of the public television stations?
d. Not applicable: no private radio stations exist
Source: SUDAN PRESS OVERVIEW 2000. http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/sudan.htm http://www.tvradioworld.com/region3/sdn/
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME15 What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of the national level programming of the public radio stations?
d. Not applicable: no public radio stations exist
Source: http://www.tvradioworld.com/region3/sdn/ SUDAN PRESS OVERVIEW 2000. http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/sudan.htm
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME18 What are the laws, if any, that provide for the safeguards for editorial autonomy in relation to the public broadcaster(s)?
a. a
Comments: NA
Source: http://www.worldaudit.org/presstext.htm
Last updated: 2005-05-08 20:30:14 UTC
ME19 What are the laws, if any, which govern the granting of broadcasting licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
a. T
Source: http://www.worldaudit.org/presstext.htm
Last updated: 2006-04-11 22:58:48 UTC
ME20 Who grants licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
a. Government
Comments: The quasi-official National Press Council is responsible for applying the press law and has the power to license and suspend newspapers
Source: http://www.worldaudit.org/presstext.htm
Last updated: 2005-05-08 20:32:06 UTC
ME21 Who is allowed to hold broadcasting licenses?
e. Government departments
Comments: The quasi-official National Press Council is responsible for applying the press law and has the power to license and suspend newspapers
Source: http://www.worldaudit.org/presstext.htm
Last updated: 2005-05-08 20:32:38 UTC
ME22 What are the legal conditions, if any, under which the activities of a media outlet may be suspended?
a. a
Comments: In November, the Khartoum Monitor, Sudan's only English-language daily, was suspended for the seventh time in 2003 and remained shut down at year's end. The newspaper was charged with "crimes against the state" (among other allegations) for publishing articles addressing controversial issues such slavery, peace accord negotiations, and the independence of the Sudanese judiciary.
Source: http://www.worldaudit.org/presstext.htm
Last updated: 2005-05-08 20:33:10 UTC
ME23 Are any journalists currently imprisoned or facing criminal charges for exercising their profession?
a. Yes
Comments: On 3 May, Yusuf al-Beshir Musa, correspondent of Al-Sahafa in Nyala, South Darfur, was arrested by security forces for writing an article about the destruction of Sudan air force planes and helicopters in El Fasher airport by the separatist rebel Sudan Liberation Army.
Source: 2003 World Press Freedom Review http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/sudan.htm
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME24 What legal instruments are used to regulate media coverage of elections?
d. No regulation
Source: Election Law of Sudan. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020015496088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME25 Which of the following bodies or agencies has a responsibility in the regulation of media coverage of elections?
c. Government
Comments: Ministry of Information
Source: SUDAN PRESS OVERVIEW 2000. http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/sudan.htm http://www.tvradioworld.com/region3/sdn/
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME27 Does the EMB monitor media coverage of elections?
b. No
Comments: All kinds of media are monitored by the government through the Ministry of Information.
Source: Election Law of Sudan. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020015496088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH= SUDAN PRESS OVERVIEW 2000. http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/sudan.htm http://www.tvradioworld.com/region3/sdn/
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME28 What form does the authority, if any, of the EMB to enforce remedies or sanctions against the media in case of breach of the rules on media coverage of elections take
d. Not applicable
Source: Election Law of Sudan. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020015496088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH= SUDAN PRESS OVERVIEW 2000. http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/sudan.htm http://www.tvradioworld.com/region3/sdn/
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME29 Do political parties or candidates have a right to have their replies to inaccurate or misleading media coverage published promptly and free of charge?
b. No
Source: Article 5 of the Law to stop bad acts. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020015496088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME30 What is the legal liability of the media if they report unlawful statements by candidates during election campaigns (e.g. defamatory or inflammatory speeches)?
a. Criminal prosecution
b. Administrative sanction
Source: Articles 7 and 8 of the Law to stop bad acts. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020015496088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME31 Have the media or journalists' organisations adopted a code of ethics specific to elections?
Please send us a copy.
b. No
Source: http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/codeethicslistsmall.asp?CountryID=50&UILang=1
Last updated: 2005-05-08 20:39:11 UTC
ME33 Which body, if any, is responsible for regulating free or paid access of political parties or candidates to the media during election campaigns.
a. EMB
Source: Article 6 of the Law to stop bad acts. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020015496088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME37 What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
h. Not applicable
Source: Article 6 of the Law to stop bad acts. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020015496088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME38 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
b. The law does not specify any limits on paid advertising X
Comments: The law does not specify any limits on paid advertising
Source: Article 6 of the Law to stop bad acts. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020015496088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME42 What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to individual candidates (legislative)?
h. Not applicable
Source: Article 6 of the Law to stop bad acts. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020015496088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME43 Which of the following types of radio stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with paid broadcast time for national election campaigns?
b. Government owned
Source: Article 6 of the Law to stop bad acts. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020015496088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME44 Which of the following types of television stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
b. Government owned
Source: Article 6 of the Law to stop bad acts. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020015496088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME45 Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide individual candidates (legislative) with printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
b. Government owned
c. Privately owned
Source: Article 6 of the Law to stop bad acts. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020015496088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME46 What are the criteria for allocating paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space to individual candidates (legislative)?
a. Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance
Source: Article 6 of the Law to stop bad acts. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020015496088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME50 What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to presidential candidates?
h. Not applicable
Comments: It is paid by the Electoral Management Body.
Source: Article 6 of the Law to stop bad acts. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020015496088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME51 Which of the following types of radio stations provide presidential candidates with paid broadcast time for national election campaigns?
b. Government owned
Source: Article 6 of the Law to stop bad acts. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020015496088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME52 Which of the following types of television stations provide presidential candidates with paid broadcast for national election campaigns?
b. Government owned
Source: Article 6 of the Law to stop bad acts. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020015496088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME53 Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide presidential candidates with paid printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
b. Government owned
c. Privately owned
Source: Article 6 of the Law to stop bad acts. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020015496088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME54 What are the criteria for allocating paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space to presidential candidates?
a. Equal regardless of size and previous performance of candidateâs party
Source: Article 6 of the Law to stop bad acts. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020015496088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME55 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a presidential candidate is permitted to spend on paid advertising?
b. The law does not specify any limits on paid advertising X
Source: Article 6 of the Law to stop bad acts. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020015496088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME56 What are the laws, if any, which govern the disclosure of campaign advertising expenditures by political parties and candidates?
a. ....... Law to stop bad acts
Source: Articles 1 to 8 of the Law to stop bad acts. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020015496088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME57 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a media outlet can charge parties/candidates for advertising during the campaign?
a. ......... not mentioned
Source: Article 6 of the Law to stop bad acts. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020015496088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME58 How does this maximum amount (identified in question C.15.1) affect the political participation of smaller or newly formed parties?
a. .......... not mentioned
Source: Article 6 of the Law to stop bad acts. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020015496088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME59 Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
c. No
Source: The Law to stop bad acts. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020015496088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME60 What legal requirements, if any, regulate the participation of candidates or party representatives in media debates?
a. ......... N
Source: The Law to stop bad acts. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020015496088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME62 What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
g. Not applicable
Source: Law of Election in Sudan. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=051120013054741&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME63 Where, if at all, may exit polls be carried out?
d. No exit polls conducted to date
Source: Law of Election in Sudan. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=051120013054741&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME64 If exit polls are permitted, when can the results be disseminated via the media?
e. Not applicable
Source: Law of Election in Sudan. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=051120013054741&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME65 When are the media, by law, allowed to report preliminary election results?
c. After all polls close, after official results are available
Source: Part 11, Article 62, Law of Election in Sudan. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=051120013054741&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME66 Are the media allowed to project/predict winners before the final results are available?
b. No
Source: Part 11, Articles 61 and 62, Law of Election in Sudan. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=051120013054741&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME67 What resources does the EMB have for its work with the media?
e. Other (specify)
Comments: Special Committee
Source: Article 6 of the Law to stop bad acts. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020015496088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME68 Have staff responsible for media relations received training for this work?
a. Yes
Comments: Sudanese journalists travel to Dubai for training: The Khaleej Times, an English-language daily newspaper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is hosting and training five Sudanese journalists in professional journalism standards and techniques
Source: http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/newsarticle.asp?Terms=&UILang=1&CId=249412&CIdLang=1
Last updated: 2005-05-08 21:39:56 UTC
ME69 Which of the following has the EMB produced or organised?
a. Media packs/press kits
b. Press releases
Source: Article 6 of the Law to stop bad acts. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020015496088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME70 Has the EMB provided or facilitated training for journalists in how the electoral process works?
a. Yes
Comments: Sudanese journalists travel to Dubai for training: The Khaleej Times, an English-language daily newspaper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is hosting and training five Sudanese journalists in professional journalism standards and techniques.
Source: http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/newsarticle.asp?Terms=&UILang=1&CId=249412&CIdLang=1
Last updated: 2005-05-08 21:41:11 UTC
ME74 Which of the following types of radio stations provide paid broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
b. Government owned
Source: Article 6 of the Law to stop bad acts. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020015496088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME75 Which of the following types of television stations provide paid broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
b. Government owned
Source: Article 6 of the Law to stop bad acts. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020015496088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME76 Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide paid broadcast time or print space to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
b. Government owned
c. Privately owned
Source: Article 6 of the Law to stop bad acts. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020015496088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
ME77 What steps does the EMB take to make sure that it is communicating its message to the media?
d. It monitors the media coverage of its own activities.
Comments: The government continues to place severe restrictions on the ability of the media to operate freely despite constitutional provisions for freedom of expression.
Source: http://www.worldaudit.org/presstext.htm
Last updated: 2005-05-08 21:44:57 UTC
ME78 Which of the following do you judge to be significant barriers to the EMB in communicating its message to the media?
d. Other
Comments: Democracy and freedom The government continues to place severe restrictions on the ability of the media to operate freely despite constitutional provisions for freedom of expression.
Source: http://www.worldaudit.org/presstext.htm
Last updated: 2006-11-20 08:58:39 UTC
Parties and Candidates
PC01 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Signature requirement (specify requirement)
f. Other
Comments: No less then 20 people can nominate a candidate for the elections for a membership in the National Assembly or the Provincial or Local Assemblies, on the condition that these candidates should meet the eligibility of the voters. Every nomination shall hold the candidates name and address and qualifications, in addition to the names and addresses of the nominators. The candidate should meet the eligibility standards stipulated in the constitution and the law, and his written agreement to the nomination has to be attached. No fees shall be levied from the candidate, however, every nominee has to pay nomination fees, and every nominee has to pay insurance according to the regulations. No person shall be nominated to the National, Provincial or Local Assemblies unless they present the following to the Commission: a) Acknowledgment to abide by the constitution, b) A certificate of their resignation from any public office, provided they do not lose their workers status, c) A declaration by the candidate whether they are independent or they belong to a registered group in accordance with the Organizing of Political Allegiance Law for the year 1998.
Source: General Elections Law (No.15, 1998), chapter 6, articles 14 -16.
Last updated: 2006-04-12 22:03:53 UTC
PC02 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
g. Not applicable
Comments: The unicameral parliament is composed of the National Assembly (al-Majlis al-Watani).
Source: http://www.pogar.org/
Last updated: 2006-04-12 22:03:53 UTC
PC03 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
f. Registration
h. Minimum level of education
j. Other
Comments: To be eligible for a seat in the National Assembly an individual must be: a) Sudanese national; b) at least 23 years old, c) of sound mind; and d) not have been convicted of a crime against moral turpitude or dishonesty during the last seven years. The minimum level of education is for the candidates of the scientific section and for the professional section.
Source: Constitution, part 4, chapter 2, article 68.
Last updated: 2006-04-12 22:03:53 UTC
PC04 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
k. Not applicable
Comments: The unicameral parliament is composed of the National Assembly (al-Majlis al-Watani).
Source: http://www.pogar.org/ Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-04-12 22:03:53 UTC
PC05 What are the legal qualifications for becoming a candidate at presidential elections?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
f. Registration
j. Other
Comments: To be eligible to become President of the Republic of Sudan, the candidate should be: Sudanese national; of sound mind; at least 40 years old; and not have been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude or dishonesty in the last seven years.
Source: Constitution, part 3, chapter 1, article 37. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-04-12 22:03:53 UTC
PC06 What can disqualify a candidate at legislative elections?
a. Current criminal incarceration
g. Holding of government office
k. Mental health problems
n. Holding of other public offices (police etc.)
Comments: No one shall be eligible for nomination to the membership of the National Assembly if he/she is a member of a State Assembly, a State Governor, or a member of a State Council of Ministers. Insanity disqualifies a candidate. Any recent criminal incarceration will disqualify the candidate from the elections.
Source: Constitution, part 3, chapter 1, article 37. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-04-12 22:03:53 UTC
PC07 What can disqualify a candidate at presidential elections?
a. Current criminal incarceration
g. Holding of government office
k. Mental health problems
Source: Constitution, part 3, chapter 1, article 37. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-04-12 22:03:53 UTC
PC08 Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
e. In both presidential and legislative elections
Source: General Elections Law (No.15, 1998), chapter 5 and 6. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-04-12 22:03:53 UTC
PC09 If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 1), what are the registration requirements?
a. Signature requirement (specify)
Comments: No less then 20 people can nominate a candidate for the elections for a membership in the National Assembly or the Provincial or Local Assemblies, on the condition that these candidates should meet the eligibility of the voters. Every nomination shall hold the candidates name and address and qualifications, in addition to the names and addresses of the nominators. The candidate should meet the eligibility standards stipulated in the constitution and the law, and the written agreement to the nomination has to be attached. No fees shall be levied from the candidate, however, every nominee has to pay nomination fees, and every nominee has to pay insurance according to the regulations. No person shall be nominated to the National, Provincial or Local Assemblies unless they present the following to the Commission: a) Acknowledgment to abide by the constitution, b) A certificate of their resignation from any public office, provided they do not lose their workers status, c) A declaration by the candidate whether they are independent or they belong to a registered group in accordance with the Organizing of Political Allegiance Law for the year 1998.
Source: General Elections Law (No.15,1998), chapter 6, articles 14, 15 and 16. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-04-12 22:03:53 UTC
PC10 If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 2), what are the registration requirements?
e. Not applicable
Comments: The unicameral parliament is composed of the National Assembly (al-Majlis al-Watani).
Source: http://www.pogar.org/ Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-04-12 22:03:53 UTC
PC11 If independent candidates can compete in presidential elections, what are the registration requirements?
a. Signature requirement (specify)
Comments: No less then 100 people from each province from no less than one-half of the total provinces of Sudan and who meet voter eligibility requirements shall nominate any person who meets the requirements for the position of the President. It shall be provided in the nomination application the name of the candidate, their address and their qualifications, the names of the people who nominated them, their addresses and qualifications. Also attached must be the candidates written approval of their nomination. The candidate pays no fees. However, the person who nominates a candidate has to pay a nomination fee, and the candidate has to pay insurance money in accordance with the rules. No one shall be nominated for presidential or local magistrate position unless the following are satisfied: a) A commitment to adhere to the constitution, b) A resignation-approval certificate if the candidate was a public employee, c) A declaration by the candidate that they were independent or belonged to a grouping registered according to the Organizing of Political Allegiance Law for the year 1998.
Source: General Elections Law (No.15, 1998), chapter 6, articles 20 and 21. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-04-12 22:03:53 UTC
PC12 Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
a. No
Source: General Elections Law (No.15, 1998). Constitution. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-04-12 22:03:53 UTC
PC13 If political parties receive direct/indirect public funding, when do they receive this?
d. Not Applicable
Source: General Elections Law (No.15,1998). Constitution. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-04-12 22:03:53 UTC
PC14 If political parties receive indirect public funding, identify the type of funding:
e. Not Applicable
Source: General Elections Law (No.15,1998). Constitution. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-04-12 22:03:53 UTC
PC15 What is the basis of the public funding?
f. Not applicable
Source: General Elections Law (No.15,1998). Constitution. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-04-12 22:03:53 UTC
PC16 If political parties receive public funding, what is the specified purpose?
e. Not Applicable
Source: General Elections Law (No.15,1998). Constitution. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-04-12 22:03:53 UTC
PC17 Are political parties entitled to private funding?
b. No
Source: General Elections Law (No.15,1998). Constitution. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-04-12 22:03:53 UTC
PC18 If political parties are entitled to private funding, for what period?
d. Not Applicable
Source: General Elections Law (No.15,1998). Constitution. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-04-12 22:03:53 UTC
PC19 Which of the following party financing provisions are applicable?
j. Not applicable
Source: General Elections Law (No.15,1998). Constitution. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-04-12 22:03:53 UTC
Vote Counting
VC01 What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
b. Multi-ballot (each party has own ballot, voter picks one ballot and places in envelope)
d. Categorical (only one mark allowed)
r. Other
Comments: The election choice will be by picking one logo from different logos where each candidate has his own logo. The voter may choose also voting by using the multi-ballot technique.
Source: General Rules and Regulations of the Elections 1999, section 10, article 55. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:19:46 UTC
VC02 What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
s. Not applicable
Comments: The unicameral parliament is composed of the National Assembly (al-Majlis al-Watani).
Source: http://www.pogar.org/ Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:19:46 UTC
VC03 What are the characteristics of ballots used at presidential elections?
b. Multi-ballot (each party has own ballot, voter picks one ballot and places in envelope)
d. Categorical (only possible to make one mark)
h. Party symbols in color
r. Other
Comments: The election choice will be by picking one logo from different logos where each candidate has his own logo. The voter may choose also voting by using the multi-ballot technique.
Source: General Rules and Regulations of the Elections 1999, section 10, article 47. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:19:46 UTC
VC04 Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
a. At the polling stations
Source: General Rules and Regulations of the Elections 1999, section 11, article 58 (1 -4). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:19:46 UTC
VC05 What procedures are used in the initial count?
a. Separate ballots for different elections
b. Preliminary count of all ballots in ballot box
d. Number of ballots in box reconciled against number of voters
l. Counted by hand
Source: General Rules and Regulations of the Elections 1999, section 11, articles 59 and 60. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:19:46 UTC
VC06 Following the sorting and counting, to where are the results first transmitted for consolidation?
e. National level
Comments: The results are transmitted to the Higher Council to be announced after the approval of the General Electoral Committee.
Source: General Rules and Regulations of the Elections 1999, section 11, article 61. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:19:46 UTC
VC07 At what levels are seats allocated?
c. Regional level (specify whether it is constituency/ province/ state/ department/other)
Comments: The National Assembly shall comprise of 360 deputy members elected according to the following: a) 270 deputies are elected from the constituencies. b) 90 deputies voted by special voting and indirect voting in the following manner: 35 female deputies elected by special voting from female voters. Each deputy represents one province, except for the most inhabited three provinces where each province is represented by three deputies, and the next more inhabited three provinces where each province is represented by two deputies. 26 deputies are elected by special voting from voters from the scientific section registered in each province, where each province is represented by one deputy, 29 deputies are elected by indirect voting from the professional section registered in the province in the following manner: - 11 deputies are elected by members of the Workers Union General National Conference; - 10 deputies elected by members of the Farmers Union General National Conference; - 3 deputies elected by members of the Employers Union General National Conference; - 5 deputies elected by members of the Shepherds Union General National Conference.
Source: General Elections Law (No.15, 1998),chapter 9. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:19:46 UTC
VC08 How are the initial/preliminary polling results transmitted and communicated to the different levels?
a. Physically transported
Comments: Directly after the vote counting the sub-committee will record the results on special recorders then transported to the Higher Council to announce it after the approval of the general Electoral Committee.
Source: General Rules and Regulations of the Elections 1999, chapter 11, article 61. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:19:46 UTC
VC09 If the polling results are physically transported, what is transported?
f. Certificate of result
Comments: Directly after the vote counting the sub-committee will record the results on special recorders then transported to the Higher Council to announce it after the approval of the general Electoral Committee.
Source: General Rules and Regulations of the Elections 1999, chapter 11, article 61. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:19:46 UTC
VC10 If the polling results are physically transported, what security measures are used?
a. No security measures
Source: General Rules and Regulations of the Elections 1999, chapter 11, article 61. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:19:46 UTC
VC11 Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
g. Not applicable
Source: General Rules and Regulations of the Elections 1999. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:19:46 UTC
VC12 If automatically recounted, what is the trigger?
e. Not applicable
Source: General Rules and Regulations of the Elections 1999. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:19:46 UTC
VC13 If ballots are recounted by request, who can make the request?
g. Not applicable
Source: General Rules and Regulations of the Elections 1999. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:19:46 UTC
VC14 If recounted, who conducts the recount?
j. Not applicable
Source: General Rules and Regulations of the Elections 1999. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:19:46 UTC
VC15 Are preliminary results announced?
b. No
Comments: Directly after the vote counting the sub-committee will record the results on special recorders then confirm it to the Higher Council to announce it after the approval of the general Electoral Committee.
Source: General Rules and Regulations of the Elections 1999. chapter 11, article 61. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:19:46 UTC
VC16 If preliminary results are announced, how long after the close of polls is this done?
d. Not applicable X
Comments: Directly after the vote counting the sub-committee will record the results on special recorders then confirm it to the Higher Council to announce it after the approval of the general Electoral Committee.
Source: General Rules and Regulations of the Elections 1999, chapter 11, article 61. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:19:46 UTC
Voter Education
VE01 Who conducts voter education and information campaigns at the national elections (informing where, when and how to register and vote)?
a. National Electoral Management Body
h. Political parties/ candidates
i. Media
Comments: When the final list of candidates is out, the General Electoral Committee, the Higher Council, and the sub-committees will conduct information campaigns at the national elections.
Source: General Rules and Regulations of the Elections 1999, section 8, article 32 (1). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:49:51 UTC
VE02 At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
b. Election time only
Comments: Information campaigns are conducted during the election time only.
Source: General Rules and Regulations of the Elections 1999, section 8, articles 32 and 34. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:50:12 UTC
VE03 Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
m. Not applicable
Source: General Rules and Regulations of the Elections 1999, Section 8. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:50:29 UTC
VE04 What types of voter education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
a. Poster/ Billboard campaigns
b. Media advertisement
Comments: When the final list of candidates is out, the General Electoral Committee, the Higher Council, and the sub-committees will conduct information campaigns at the national elections. In addition, the candidates can also conduct their own campaigns through all media sources.
Source: General Rules and Regulations of the Elections 1999, section 8, article 32 (1). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:50:59 UTC
Voting Operations
VO02 Is there a code of conduct for election officials?
b. No
Comments: There are rules and regulations for the elections but not a code of conduct.
Source: Constitution. Law for Behavior in the Elections 1994. Updated on March 10, 2005 General Elections Law (No.15,1998).
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:55:53 UTC
VO03 Where can electors vote?
d. At specially designated polling stations
Source: General Elections Law ( No. 15,1998), chapter 7, article 23. General Rules and Regulations of the Elections 1999, section 10, articles 46. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:56:25 UTC
VO04 Who can vote from outside the country?
a. Outside the country voting is not permitted
Source: General Elections Law (No. 15, 1998), chapter 4, article 10. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:58:22 UTC
VO05 If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
g. Not applicable
Source: General Elections Law (No. 15,1998), chapter 4, article 10. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:58:48 UTC
VO06 Can people vote in advance of the designated national election day(s)?
a. No
Source: General Elections Law (No.15,1998). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:59:11 UTC
VO07 If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), how may they do so?
f. Not applicable
Source: General Elections Law (No.15,1998). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:59:36 UTC
VO08 If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), specify who:
g. Not applicable
Source: General Elections Law (No.15,1998). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:00:17 UTC
VO09 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
b. No
Source: General Elections Law (No.15,1998). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:00:47 UTC
VO10 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
b. No X
Source: General Elections Law (No.15,1998). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:01:06 UTC
VO11 How do electors cast their votes?
a. By manually marking the ballot
Source: General Rules and Regulations of the Elections 1999, section 10, article 53(10). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:01:28 UTC
VO12 How many staff are assigned to each polling station?
a. The smallest polling station: not specified
b. The largest polling station: not specified
c. Average per polling station: 3
Comments: The standard is a president and two assistants in each polling station.
Source: General Rules and Regulations of the Elections 1999, section 3, articles 6 -8 and section 10, article 49. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:02:09 UTC
VO13 Approximately how many hours of training were provided to the presiding polling officer for the most recent national elections?
a. hours: no training is done
Source: General Rules and Regulations of the Elections 1999, section 3, articles 9 -11. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:02:33 UTC
VO14 Approximately how many hours of training were provided to the other polling officials for the most recent national elections?
a. hours: no training is done
Source: General Rules and Regulations of the Elections 1999, section 3, articles 9 -11. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:03:04 UTC
Voter Registration
VR01 What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
b. 17
Comments: The voter must be 17 years old and other qualifications are required.
Source: General Elections Law (No.15,1998), Chapter 4, article 10. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:52:19 UTC
VR02 Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
a. Citizenship
b. Period of Residence
e. Other
Comments: The voter must be: a) Sudanese, b) 17 years old, c) Sane. d) residence in a constituency where voting for at least three months. The voter voting for the scientific section must have had a diploma in a field requiring the completion of two or more years past secondary education and licensed from the appropriate authority. The voter voting for the professional section must be a member of a national union or a provincial union or whatever takes their places.
Source: General Elections Law ( No.15, 1998), chapter 4, article 10. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:52:39 UTC
VR03 What restrictions on registering to vote and voting exist in the country?
d. Mental disability
Source: General Elections Law ( No.15, 1998), chapter 4, article 10. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:53:04 UTC
VR04 Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
d. Election Management Body (specify)
Comments: The Commission shall appoint Higher Councils for the Provinces to revise the registration process, or to carry out elections or referendums, or to carry out any procedure falling within the Commissions jurisdiction; issuing orders or decisions or measures to control the registration process or the elections or the referendum processes according to the rules of this law and the rules enunciated by the Commission.
Source: General Elections Law ( No.15, 1998), chapter 1, articles 6 and 7. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:53:37 UTC
VR05 What is the registration method for national elections?
b. Voters register
Comments: The Commission does the following: a) Tallying all the voters according to their eligibility standards and enrolling them in the public election record, b) Stating the place of residence of the voters and preparing lists of them in the election record in the constituency, and maintaining that record, c) Declaring the voters from the scientific and professional sections in a record and maintain it,d) Reviewing what has been declared in the record two months before the end of the year to check whether the voters declared meet the eligibility standards, or declare them in a different list if they change their places of residency, or take out any voters who lost their eligibility standards, e) Publish all the lists and make them open to any review or appeal so that they would become final lists in the record by the end of the year.
Source: General Elections Law ( No.15, 1998), chapter 1, article 11. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:54:04 UTC
VR06 How frequently is the voters register updated?
b. Annually
Comments: One of the main functions of the election committee is to prepare and check the election register annually.
Source: Constitution, part 6, chapter 3, article 128. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:54:25 UTC
VR07 What methods are used to compile and update the voters register?
e. Appearance by voter at registration office
Source: General Elections Law (No.15 1998), chapter 1, article 11. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:54:50 UTC
VR08 Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
a. Yes
Comments: To be able to vote, the voter should register himself in the voting election record. No voter can vote if his name is not listed in the registered voters record.
Source: General Elections Law ( No.15 1998), chapter 1, article 11. General Rules and Regulations of the Elections 1999, section 10, article 48 (2). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 21:55:11 UTC
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